The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-09-10
MADOLINE'S FATE.
CHATTER III.--CoNrrNuEp.
ny X. T.

ohc oohtNs &iAbAhB htI eyes 10 Ills race.
Then you will know IL was for
your sake / kept away-for your sake
did not reveal my name. Whatever
happens, Madeline" he added with
deep earnestness, whatever you hear
concerning me, remember what | say
to you now. ! am not guilty of
wrong towards any man, and while
You believe in the truth of my word,
before Heaven your faith will be given
in just cause!''
III know" she answered, trying TO
speak bravely; "but il is cruel to think
OF you wandering about in this home
less, friendless way. IL knew how,
there Is nothing L would not
do TO give you happiness"
my good angel, the time may come
when ! shall ask you 10 fulfill those
Words he said, his voice thrilling with
tenderness. "For the present your
task is done Let me see you smile,
dear, before we part; give me your
sweet hands, and look into my eyes.
There, Madeline, my darling, good
eye, and God bless you for what you
have done for mel My heart is so full
can hardly say thank YOU"
He had drawn her up 10 his side,
holding both ncr hands; and gazing
into her face with an infinite tender
ness, he led her towards the doorway.
"Thus we part" he murmured, as she
went before him down the uneven
steps. Goodbye Mandoline, my white
souled doye-goodbyel'
Mandoline did not speak. At the
foot OF the ladder she turned and
looked at him. bewildered pain, UNI
deinable to herself, filing her eyes
with pathos.
He was following her. His own life
seemed nothing compared with the
loneliness OF that slender form he had
sent out into the damp evening mists.
Dusk had deepened to darkness; the
country was deserted, and he felt he
could walk by her her in safety until
she was in sight of her home.
"You must not Gomez Mandollne
said quickly; you will be seen-my
people may even be watching for me-
not understanding my long absence.
Pray 20 back--yon do not know to
what result your carelessncss may
leadl"
81 cannot let you go alone" he re-
piled ficrcely. ut is so late. | should
be afraid some harm might ovcrtake
you. AS TO any danger--do not fear
for me; the deep shadows will screen
me, and If am still in this ragged
guIse," glancing half derisively at his
torn, dust. stained coat, III shall only be
mistaken for a tramp"
'No-no.' she exclaimed, sinking
her voice almost 20 a whisper; "they
have had warning 10 watch suspi-
ciously every tramp found on these
lands. DO not come, entreat you--do
not GOMEZ"
III have TO make my escape some
time TO night" he answered, with n
touch OF recklessness In his tone.
..As well now as at any other hour
not even TO shelter myself could let
you walk through these dark fields
alone. Come, my darling, we are los
ing time
"But II you should be seen?" she
mnrmured, unable 20 resist the look of
almost fierce determination he bent
upon her "Will you not let me dis
suade you from this rash impulsey"
"Hush my sweet girl What Is there
20 fearY Look around on the d, sola-
ton on the black gloom OF the trees.
What human eye Is likely TO recognize
in us more than two moving shadows?
For your sake, perhaps, had better
not keep too close TO your side. Pass
on. and | will follow nj "a few yards
distance. shall not rest till l know
have left YOU In safety"
Fearing lest her hesitation should
add 70 his danger, she took few steps
forward. then suddenly shrank back,
and Selling her companions arm,
dragged him into thicket. and mo
toned him 10 crouch down silently
beside her.
There WAS no need 90 ask her reason
for this unexpected movement They
were scarcely screened behind the
brambles when steps were heard APP
preaching. aud several mems voices
broke the solitude Of the air
Are you sure you are not mis-.